Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Name: Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Genre: Mystery, Fantasy, Comedy, Crime, Animation
Released: June 21, 1988
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 83
Cast: Bob Hoskins

1988

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Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: June 21, 1988 | PG

Starring: Bob Hoskins

Summary: Gumshoe detective Eddie Valiant (Hoskins) is on the job in both Hollywood and Toontown, and the line between reality and fantasy gets blurred as Eddie tries to solve a major "who dunnit." He's thrown for quite a set of curves when he meets Jessica Rabbit, the sultry "toon" who whispers "I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way." When Eddie getsGumshoe detective Eddie Valiant (Hoskins) is on the job in both Hollywood and Toontown, and the line between reality and fantasy gets blurred as Eddie tries to solve a major "who dunnit." He's thrown for quite a set of curves when he meets Jessica Rabbit, the sultry "toon" who whispers "I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way." When Eddie gets mixed up with the fast-talking "toon" Roger Rabbit (Fleischer) he finds himself crossing paths with such characters as the hilarious Baby Herman, Benny the Cab, the sinister Judge Doom and more, in a wacky adventure of a lifetime. (Buena Vista)… Expand

Director: Robert Zemeckis

Genre(s): Mystery, Fantasy, Comedy, Crime, Animation, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 104 min

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Sheila Benson

Dense, satisfying, feverishly inventive and a technical marvel… But--animation aside--the treasure of the piece is Hoskins' pungent, visceral comic performance. [22 June 1988]

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Rita Kempley

An instant slapstick classic from Disney and Steven Spielberg. Already, it's a hare's breadth away from legend. [22 June 1988] Read full review

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Combines live-action and animation with breathtaking wizardry... Alternately hilarious, frightening, and awesome. Read full review

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Dave Kehr

Brilliantly funny, bracingly smart and surprisingly moving. [22 June 1988]

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Desson Thomson

If you don't like Who Framed Roger Rabbit, have your pulse checked... You'll forget yourself right through to the end when Porky Pig, dressed as a cop, says "M-move along, there's n-nothing more to s-see folks." [24 June 1988] Read full review

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Peter Stack

What is astonishing about this movie is how all the elements are so deftly mixed - the technology of real sets and people interwoven with the cartoon world, and yet Zemeckis hardly sacrifices a beat in laying out a curlicuing '40s-style thriller. [22 June 1988]

Stanley Kauffmann

The plot, the gags, the action are so stupid and strident, so unfunnily parodic, that the film's only interest is in wondering how they did it-the mix of animation and live action. [1 Aug 1988]

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kyle20ellis

Mar 14, 2022

One word, outstanding! i loved this when I was a kid. I'm 16 now and i still love it. The live action with the animation was perfectly blended, and I was howling with laughter at the beginning. The story is perfect, about a rabbit framed for a murder, when he suspects his wife of cheating onOne word, outstanding! i loved this when I was a kid. I'm 16 now and i still love it. The live action with the animation was perfectly blended, and I was howling with laughter at the beginning. The story is perfect, about a rabbit framed for a murder, when he suspects his wife of cheating on him. Bob Hoskins was brilliant as the melancholy drunk private eye, while Christopher Lloyd has great fun as the very scary villain. I would never have guessed the ending in a million years, totally unpredictable, and quite scary too. The real stars were the toons. Some of the funniest scenes were with them, like Eddie in ToonTown, and the weasels were a blast. reminded me of the Untouchables, actually. I didn't know for ages, that Kathaleen Turner voiced Jessica Rabbit, wow that woman is beautiful. Turner voiced Jessica brilliantly. in conclusion, a hugely satisfying part animated comedy, that both kids and adults will love. 10/10 Bethany Cox… Expand

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DibbHansen

Jul 18, 2013

Hilarious stuff done over the top in major style. Had me surprised for how sexual it was with all the Jessica Rabbit stuff. But all in all, it was a creative and hilarious movie.

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EssenceOfSugar

Oct 15, 2011

I see no reason not to like this film, it's uproariously funny, with plenty of memorable scenes and quotes to keep you going for ages. Each and every character are suited to their roles, perfectly picked, as a film, you have to have a particular set of actors and actresses to play certainI see no reason not to like this film, it's uproariously funny, with plenty of memorable scenes and quotes to keep you going for ages. Each and every character are suited to their roles, perfectly picked, as a film, you have to have a particular set of actors and actresses to play certain people, or voice cartoon people and animals, otherwise your film will dramatically flop at the box office. You can see here that the production crew did not fail to call on the best of the people in order to create the classic movie of all sorts.
Unlike many more modern films where a hybrid of live-action and animation is created, Who Framed Roger Rabbit is one of the best types of these films where the interactions between the live people and the cartoons and accuracy of positioning cartoons in the right place are realistic, and you can actually see relationships developing between real life people and cartoons. Who Framed Roger Rabbit is certainly fine art, in particularly the finest, as well as being funny, there is always a darkness beneath, in the form of Judge Doom, which is played with amazing precision by Christopher Lloyd. It does so without ruining the atmosphere, as some films always fail to combine darkness and laughter in the certain amount of time.
This film is for everyone - who says its for kids only? Of course there are innuendos and threats which goes over kids heads, but it has a certain something which makes it for everyone. I was 16 when I first watched it, and I loved it.… Expand

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Rox22

Apr 16, 2013

This movie has got to be one of my favorite movies of my childhood. A true classic. The crossover that almost everyone wanted to see. While time has been a little hard on the movie, it still think it is highly entertaining. There is nothing much I can say about this movie that the NostalgiaThis movie has got to be one of my favorite movies of my childhood. A true classic. The crossover that almost everyone wanted to see. While time has been a little hard on the movie, it still think it is highly entertaining. There is nothing much I can say about this movie that the Nostalgia Critic didn't say in his review. This movie manages to bring two big studios together and still retain their individuality within the movie all at the same time being completely loyal to their characters.

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Who Framed Roger Rabbit will always be a timeless classic for me and one of my favorite movies.… Expand

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eva3si0n

Feb 24, 2023

Who Framed Roger Rabbit impresses with the technical component for the late 80s. Who Framed Roger Rabbit is one of the first films from a specific genre of animated feature films. For the late 80s, not everyone could shoot this, and Robert Zemeckis, who was at the peak of popularity, alsoWho Framed Roger Rabbit impresses with the technical component for the late 80s. Who Framed Roger Rabbit is one of the first films from a specific genre of animated feature films. For the late 80s, not everyone could shoot this, and Robert Zemeckis, who was at the peak of popularity, also directed. Who Framed Roger Rabbit is both comedy and detective and even partly noir. In this film, everyone will find something they are interested in. The plot of this children's film, everything is banal and simple, there is no intrigue that is inherent in neo-noir films. Who Framed Roger Rabbit is definitely worth watching for children, the film can be an excellent example for acquaintance with adult cinema, I advise everyone to watch.… Expand

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MovieGuys

Feb 21, 2014

A crowd-please,r and a funny one at that, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" is a very amusing, and doesn't stop to take a breath. It's an all around fun movie; the kind they rarely make anymore.

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bathrobe_wizard

Dec 25, 2013

It's seriously just annoying. There's a reason things in cartoons only happen in cartoons.

The production quality is dreadful, all the lines are trite, and the plot is thin.

No redeeming qualities about this movie. The only reason anyone would like this is nostalgia.

0 of 12 users found this helpful012

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